What are the responsibilities and job description for the AVP Eastern Region Manager position at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies?
Overview
AVP Eastern Region Manager
Berkshire Hathaway GUARD offers a collaborative company culture with outstanding benefits and competitive compensation. Our organization is expanding throughout the United States, and we’re looking for talented individuals to join our team and establish a rewarding career with us.
Our success is founded on our strong reputation, and we have received an A “Superior” grade by the leading independent insurance rating organization. Backed by our ultimate parent company, Berkshire Hathaway Inc., our brand is founded upon trust, service, and innovation. If you’re looking for an employer with integrity and flexibility, keep reading to learn about our benefits and job openings.
Benefits:
- Generous vacation and sick time
- Closed on all major holidays
- Healthcare benefits begin on your first day of employment
- 401K with company match and profit sharing
- Tuition reimbursement after six months of employment
- Discover opportunities to advance your career
- Be part of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., one of the world’s most admired companies
Responsibilities
The AVP Eastern Region Manager will be responsible for the distribution management for the Eastern Region, ensuring agents are aligned with Berkshire Hathaway Guard Insurance Company’s goals, appointing agents, and marketing GUARD's products and developing territories within the following states:
ME, VT, NH, MA, CT, RI, NJ, NY, PA, WV, OH, KY, DE, DC, MD, VA, NC, SC, FL, LA, MS, GA, AL, and TN.
- Oversee distribution management for the eastern region, aligning agents with Berkshire Hathaway's goals.
- Appoint agents and lead the marketing of GUARD's products and within specified states.
- Develop territories in the Eastern Region in collaboration with Vice President of Traditional Agency Relationships.
- Identify regional territory splits, working with regional managers and field Representatives to optimize profitability with production.
- Collaborate with regional mangers to focus on high-performing agencies, eliminating underperforming ones.
- Establish and maintain key agency relationships, providing regular reports on their productivity.
Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of some if not all states in the region, market conditions, competitor products, and agency networks.
- Technical expertise in marketing Workers Compensation, Businessoweners', Commercial Auto, and Umbrella Insurance.
- Experience with account packaging of small commercial business is a plus
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Excellent communication and management skills
- Organized with the ability to provide regular feedback to senior management
- Proficiency in various computer programs
- Willingness to travel by both car and air
In exchange for your expertise, we offer exceptional salary and bonus opportunities, comprehensive benefits including company car, as well as the opportunity for professional development with a progressive organization poised for growth.
